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Bat with giant penis mates non-penetratively

House bats, a species of bat, have been found to have a penis so large that penetration during mating is impossible. However, researchers have now

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Bat breaks long-distance record

A young Nathusius’ pipistrelle bat has set a long-distance record in Europe, surprising researchers. These bats are known to travel long distances, flying in groups

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Related viruses found in Laotian bats

Newly discovered viruses in Laotian and Chinese bats have been found to be the closest relatives of SARS-CoV-2, providing further evidence that the coronavirus has

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New Coronavirus Found in British Bats

A new coronavirus has been discovered in the UK, which could potentially be dangerous to humans if it crosses with SARS-CoV-2. Bats have been living

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Unlikely: Labor as Covid-19 Source

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the results of its investigation into the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The

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Bat Social Distancing

Sick vampire bats practice social distancing, according to a recent study by scientists from the Natural History Museum in Berlin, Ohio State University, and the

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Coronavirus Spreads on Asian Animal Markets

A new study has revealed that 75% of bats and 34% of rats in Vietnamese animal markets are infected with coronaviruses. The research was conducted

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Mystery Solved: Slow Aging in Bats

Fascinating research has revealed why some species of bats age at a much slower rate than others. Scientists at the University College Dublin have discovered